Home  
Site Partners: SpotterGuides Veloce Books  
Related Sites: Your Link Here  

Go Back   TenTenths Motorsport Forum > Saloon & Sportscar Racing > Sportscar & GT Racing

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 23 May 2013, 19:25 (Ref:3252292)   #176
jasonjessica09
Veteran
 
Join Date: Oct 2011
Posts: 1,109
jasonjessica09 should be qualifying in the top 10 on the gridjasonjessica09 should be qualifying in the top 10 on the grid
Quote:
Originally Posted by gregtummer View Post
Have you seen 2007-2008 ALMS?

Good point, but I'm talking about today's version P2 which really got its start in 2011.
jasonjessica09 is offline  
Quote
Old 23 May 2013, 19:29 (Ref:3252295)   #177
Fogelhund
Veteran
 
Fogelhund's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2002
Canada
Binbrook, ON Canada
Posts: 6,958
Fogelhund has a real shot at the championship!Fogelhund has a real shot at the championship!Fogelhund has a real shot at the championship!Fogelhund has a real shot at the championship!Fogelhund has a real shot at the championship!
Quote:
Originally Posted by gregtummer View Post
Have you seen 2007-2008 ALMS?
Kind of irrelevant, although if we are allowed to, I might go back and put in a vote for Groups 4, 6 and 7 then.
Fogelhund is offline  
Quote
Old 23 May 2013, 19:30 (Ref:3252296)   #178
JHamilton
Veteran
 
JHamilton's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2006
United States
Atlanta, GA
Posts: 4,475
JHamilton is the undisputed Champion of the World!JHamilton is the undisputed Champion of the World!JHamilton is the undisputed Champion of the World!JHamilton is the undisputed Champion of the World!JHamilton is the undisputed Champion of the World!JHamilton is the undisputed Champion of the World!JHamilton is the undisputed Champion of the World!JHamilton is the undisputed Champion of the World!JHamilton is the undisputed Champion of the World!JHamilton is the undisputed Champion of the World!JHamilton is the undisputed Champion of the World!
Quote:
Originally Posted by jsTrecu View Post
I find it strange that so many people choose P1 as their first option. I know it's the top level of endurance racing, but right now with only two real contenders and one of them running an "underfunded" (compared to Audi, according to what is said on the Toyota thread) program, I feel like more is needed in that particular class to be called "la crème de la crème".

Looking just from an entertainment point of view, would you still make it your first choice ? That's the only factor I took into account to make my list.
I could watch a P1 car circle around by itself for hours and preferably a privateer car like MM or Rebellion.
JHamilton is online now  
Quote
Old 23 May 2013, 20:12 (Ref:3252321)   #179
Canada ALMS fan
Veteran
 
Canada ALMS fan's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2008
Canada
Calgary, Canada
Posts: 2,296
Canada ALMS fan should be qualifying in the top 5 on the gridCanada ALMS fan should be qualifying in the top 5 on the gridCanada ALMS fan should be qualifying in the top 5 on the grid
Quote:
Originally Posted by JHamilton View Post
I could watch a P1 car circle around by itself for hours and preferably a privateer car like MM or Rebellion.
Yes, and they sound sooo sweet! I still get shivers when they go by.
Canada ALMS fan is offline  
Quote
Old 23 May 2013, 20:13 (Ref:3252322)   #180
Canada ALMS fan
Veteran
 
Canada ALMS fan's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2008
Canada
Calgary, Canada
Posts: 2,296
Canada ALMS fan should be qualifying in the top 5 on the gridCanada ALMS fan should be qualifying in the top 5 on the gridCanada ALMS fan should be qualifying in the top 5 on the grid
Quote:
Originally Posted by Mechanic Z View Post
They are so equally matched, I wouldn't be surprised if every race in P1 is that impressive!
Now if only Dyson could get their act together...
Canada ALMS fan is offline  
Quote
Old 23 May 2013, 20:17 (Ref:3252328)   #181
gregtummer
Veteran
 
Join Date: Jul 2011
Posts: 1,648
gregtummer should be qualifying in the top 10 on the grid
Quote:
Originally Posted by JHamilton View Post
I could watch a P1 car circle around by itself for hours and preferably a privateer car like MM or Rebellion.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Canada ALMS fan View Post
Yes, and they sound sooo sweet! I still get shivers when they go by.
LMP1s are absolute magic.
gregtummer is offline  
Quote
Old 23 May 2013, 20:27 (Ref:3252338)   #182
TF110
Veteran
 
TF110's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2010
United States
Posts: 15,376
TF110 is going for a new world record!TF110 is going for a new world record!TF110 is going for a new world record!TF110 is going for a new world record!TF110 is going for a new world record!TF110 is going for a new world record!TF110 is going for a new world record!
I might take the trip to Austin late this summer to see the WEC/ALMS races. My brother knows Texas pretty good so its in the cards. Will be my first live LeMans style race.
TF110 is online now  
Quote
Old 23 May 2013, 21:49 (Ref:3252387)   #183
Mal
Veteran
 
Mal's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2002
England
London
Posts: 4,346
Mal is going for a new world record!Mal is going for a new world record!Mal is going for a new world record!Mal is going for a new world record!Mal is going for a new world record!Mal is going for a new world record!Mal is going for a new world record!
Quote:
Originally Posted by TF110 View Post
I might take the trip to Austin late this summer to see the WEC/ALMS races. My brother knows Texas pretty good so its in the cards. Will be my first live LeMans style race.
go - you wont be disappointed
Mal is offline  
Quote
Old 23 May 2013, 21:53 (Ref:3252393)   #184
JHamilton
Veteran
 
JHamilton's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2006
United States
Atlanta, GA
Posts: 4,475
JHamilton is the undisputed Champion of the World!JHamilton is the undisputed Champion of the World!JHamilton is the undisputed Champion of the World!JHamilton is the undisputed Champion of the World!JHamilton is the undisputed Champion of the World!JHamilton is the undisputed Champion of the World!JHamilton is the undisputed Champion of the World!JHamilton is the undisputed Champion of the World!JHamilton is the undisputed Champion of the World!JHamilton is the undisputed Champion of the World!JHamilton is the undisputed Champion of the World!
Quote:
Originally Posted by TF110 View Post
I might take the trip to Austin late this summer to see the WEC/ALMS races. My brother knows Texas pretty good so its in the cards. Will be my first live LeMans style race.
Bring sunscreen... and an IV bag.
JHamilton is online now  
Quote
Old 23 May 2013, 23:32 (Ref:3252455)   #185
Breitling24
Veteran
 
Breitling24's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location:
California, sometimes
Posts: 984
Breitling24 should be qualifying in the top 10 on the gridBreitling24 should be qualifying in the top 10 on the grid
Quote:
Originally Posted by TF110 View Post
I might take the trip to Austin late this summer to see the WEC/ALMS races. My brother knows Texas pretty good so its in the cards. Will be my first live LeMans style race.
Already booked.
Breitling24 is offline  
__________________
Tim

"Travel makes a wise man better, and a fool worse." Thomas Fuller
Quote
Old 23 May 2013, 23:37 (Ref:3252457)   #186
dj choc ice
Veteran
 
dj choc ice's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2006
United Kingdom
Liverpool
Posts: 1,936
dj choc ice should be qualifying in the top 10 on the griddj choc ice should be qualifying in the top 10 on the grid
Quote:
Originally Posted by TF110 View Post
I might take the trip to Austin late this summer to see the WEC/ALMS races. My brother knows Texas pretty good so its in the cards. Will be my first live LeMans style race.
Do it, the speed the LMP1 cars carry through quick corners is mesmerizing. The Toyota's and Rebellions's through Maggots/Becketts at Silverstone were astonishng, especially the snap, crackle and pop of the Rebellions getting on and off the throttle.

I took a friend to her first ever motor race and her immediate reaction was wow and lots of gawping at this years WEC Silverstone round, especially the Hangar straight and Maggots and Becketts. Hell, she even watched the full live stream of the Spa round as well, another convert to sports car racing.
dj choc ice is offline  
Quote
Old 24 May 2013, 09:18 (Ref:3252559)   #187
TF110
Veteran
 
TF110's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2010
United States
Posts: 15,376
TF110 is going for a new world record!TF110 is going for a new world record!TF110 is going for a new world record!TF110 is going for a new world record!TF110 is going for a new world record!TF110 is going for a new world record!TF110 is going for a new world record!
Quote:
Originally Posted by JHamilton View Post
Bring sunscreen... and an IV bag.
Hah! I know the Texas summer heat! My brother lived in Houston for a couple years. I grew up in NJ so the beach was my friend. Im used to it. Lots of water and a hat and I'll be good. The main concern is figuring out how to get to the track or where to stay. I have a few months.
TF110 is online now  
Quote
Old 24 May 2013, 13:00 (Ref:3252634)   #188
TRspitfirefan
Veteran
 
TRspitfirefan's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2013
United States
Posts: 1,250
TRspitfirefan should be qualifying in the top 3 on the gridTRspitfirefan should be qualifying in the top 3 on the gridTRspitfirefan should be qualifying in the top 3 on the gridTRspitfirefan should be qualifying in the top 3 on the grid
Quote:
Originally Posted by TF110 View Post
I might take the trip to Austin late this summer to see the WEC/ALMS races. My brother knows Texas pretty good so its in the cards. Will be my first live LeMans style race.
Make it happen. Its worth it!
TRspitfirefan is offline  
Quote
Old 24 May 2013, 14:03 (Ref:3252658)   #189
Beetle
Veteran
 
Beetle's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2012
United States
Texas
Posts: 2,336
Beetle is going for a new lap record!Beetle is going for a new lap record!Beetle is going for a new lap record!Beetle is going for a new lap record!Beetle is going for a new lap record!Beetle is going for a new lap record!
Quote:
Originally Posted by TF110 View Post
I might take the trip to Austin late this summer to see the WEC/ALMS races. My brother knows Texas pretty good so its in the cards. Will be my first live LeMans style race.
I'll be down there too. I live 3 hours away so it'll be a pretty easy journey. We should meet - and talk about how much Audi rules and watch the Toyota's hybrid systems fail.

Quote:
Originally Posted by Breitling24 View Post
Already booked.
Hopefully you aren't serious!
Beetle is offline  
Quote
Old 24 May 2013, 14:22 (Ref:3252668)   #190
Breitling24
Veteran
 
Breitling24's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location:
California, sometimes
Posts: 984
Breitling24 should be qualifying in the top 10 on the gridBreitling24 should be qualifying in the top 10 on the grid
Quote:
Originally Posted by Beetle View Post
Hopefully you aren't serious!
Why?
Breitling24 is offline  
__________________
Tim

"Travel makes a wise man better, and a fool worse." Thomas Fuller
Quote
Old 24 May 2013, 17:50 (Ref:3252749)   #191
Mechanic Z
Veteran
 
Mechanic Z's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2013
United States
Mos Eisley
Posts: 1,946
Mechanic Z should be qualifying in the top 3 on the gridMechanic Z should be qualifying in the top 3 on the gridMechanic Z should be qualifying in the top 3 on the gridMechanic Z should be qualifying in the top 3 on the grid
Quote:
Originally Posted by TF110 View Post
I might take the trip to Austin late this summer to see the WEC/ALMS races. My brother knows Texas pretty good so its in the cards. Will be my first live LeMans style race.
GO!!!
Mechanic Z is offline  
Quote
Old 24 May 2013, 19:40 (Ref:3252795)   #192
nkoske
Racer
 
nkoske's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2010
United States
Bay Area, CA
Posts: 381
nkoske should be qualifying in the top 10 on the grid
Quote:
Originally Posted by TF110 View Post
I might take the trip to Austin late this summer to see the WEC/ALMS races. My brother knows Texas pretty good so its in the cards. Will be my first live LeMans style race.
Just got our plane tickets.
nkoske is offline  
Quote
Old 25 May 2013, 03:46 (Ref:3252906)   #193
JHamilton
Veteran
 
JHamilton's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2006
United States
Atlanta, GA
Posts: 4,475
JHamilton is the undisputed Champion of the World!JHamilton is the undisputed Champion of the World!JHamilton is the undisputed Champion of the World!JHamilton is the undisputed Champion of the World!JHamilton is the undisputed Champion of the World!JHamilton is the undisputed Champion of the World!JHamilton is the undisputed Champion of the World!JHamilton is the undisputed Champion of the World!JHamilton is the undisputed Champion of the World!JHamilton is the undisputed Champion of the World!JHamilton is the undisputed Champion of the World!
Quote:
Originally Posted by TF110 View Post
Hah! I know the Texas summer heat! My brother lived in Houston for a couple years. I grew up in NJ so the beach was my friend. Im used to it. Lots of water and a hat and I'll be good. The main concern is figuring out how to get to the track or where to stay. I have a few months.
Stay as close to downtown as you can and you'll want to rent a car. There are no shuttles out there and it's a little too far for a cab. Make sure you book a room before they realize there is an event going on.
JHamilton is online now  
Quote
Old 25 May 2013, 07:53 (Ref:3252956)   #194
TF110
Veteran
 
TF110's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2010
United States
Posts: 15,376
TF110 is going for a new world record!TF110 is going for a new world record!TF110 is going for a new world record!TF110 is going for a new world record!TF110 is going for a new world record!TF110 is going for a new world record!TF110 is going for a new world record!
Quote:
Originally Posted by JHamilton View Post
Stay as close to downtown as you can and you'll want to rent a car. There are no shuttles out there and it's a little too far for a cab. Make sure you book a room before they realize there is an event going on.
I figured itd be a ways from the track for accomodations. I will have to get the planning soon.
TF110 is online now  
Quote
Old 25 May 2013, 08:06 (Ref:3252959)   #195
Mal
Veteran
 
Mal's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2002
England
London
Posts: 4,346
Mal is going for a new world record!Mal is going for a new world record!Mal is going for a new world record!Mal is going for a new world record!Mal is going for a new world record!Mal is going for a new world record!Mal is going for a new world record!
Quote:
Originally Posted by TF110 View Post
I figured itd be a ways from the track for accomodations. I will have to get the planning soon.
Take the advice and book a hotel room quickly - you can always cancel it if you change your mind
Mal is offline  
Quote
Old 25 May 2013, 08:15 (Ref:3252961)   #196
TF110
Veteran
 
TF110's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2010
United States
Posts: 15,376
TF110 is going for a new world record!TF110 is going for a new world record!TF110 is going for a new world record!TF110 is going for a new world record!TF110 is going for a new world record!TF110 is going for a new world record!TF110 is going for a new world record!
I lost my liscense for unpaid tickets so it'll be tough lol. Might get the gf to go since she has friends there. Will be a tough sell but she may come around.
TF110 is online now  
Quote
Old 25 May 2013, 10:12 (Ref:3252990)   #197
Coach Ep
Veteran
 
Coach Ep's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2009
Posts: 4,447
Coach Ep has a real shot at the championship!Coach Ep has a real shot at the championship!Coach Ep has a real shot at the championship!Coach Ep has a real shot at the championship!Coach Ep has a real shot at the championship!Coach Ep has a real shot at the championship!
Ticket already in the bag! Flying in to Dallas on Thu, Sept. 19. Come and see me on the turn, I should be easy to spot in orange!
Coach Ep is offline  
Quote
Old 25 May 2013, 16:08 (Ref:3253071)   #198
JHamilton
Veteran
 
JHamilton's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2006
United States
Atlanta, GA
Posts: 4,475
JHamilton is the undisputed Champion of the World!JHamilton is the undisputed Champion of the World!JHamilton is the undisputed Champion of the World!JHamilton is the undisputed Champion of the World!JHamilton is the undisputed Champion of the World!JHamilton is the undisputed Champion of the World!JHamilton is the undisputed Champion of the World!JHamilton is the undisputed Champion of the World!JHamilton is the undisputed Champion of the World!JHamilton is the undisputed Champion of the World!JHamilton is the undisputed Champion of the World!
Quote:
Originally Posted by TF110 View Post
I lost my liscense for unpaid tickets so it'll be tough lol. Might get the gf to go since she has friends there. Will be a tough sell but she may come around.
It can still be done. If you stay near the airport you will be halfway from downtown and the track. I'd figure $25 cab ride to go either way. Also, my hotel ran shuttles to downtown about once an hour.
JHamilton is online now  
Quote
Old 25 May 2013, 19:39 (Ref:3253139)   #199
dxk1
Veteran
 
Join Date: Jul 2007
United States
Annapolis
Posts: 2,630
dxk1 should be qualifying in the top 5 on the griddxk1 should be qualifying in the top 5 on the griddxk1 should be qualifying in the top 5 on the grid
When talking about the general ranking of GT cars in terms of speed, where do the Australian V8 Supercars rank? Faster than DTM? Somewhere between DTM and Japanese GT500 Supercars? I guess I'm just interested if we put all of these GT cars on a track how would they come out in terms of lap time speed. I'm guessing both the Japanese GT500 Supercars and the DTM cars would be faster than GTE but am thinking GTE might be slightly faster than Australian V8 Supercars or am I wrong?

DK
dxk1 is offline  
Quote
Old 25 May 2013, 20:34 (Ref:3253165)   #200
JHamilton
Veteran
 
JHamilton's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2006
United States
Atlanta, GA
Posts: 4,475
JHamilton is the undisputed Champion of the World!JHamilton is the undisputed Champion of the World!JHamilton is the undisputed Champion of the World!JHamilton is the undisputed Champion of the World!JHamilton is the undisputed Champion of the World!JHamilton is the undisputed Champion of the World!JHamilton is the undisputed Champion of the World!JHamilton is the undisputed Champion of the World!JHamilton is the undisputed Champion of the World!JHamilton is the undisputed Champion of the World!JHamilton is the undisputed Champion of the World!
Quote:
Originally Posted by dxk1 View Post
When talking about the general ranking of GT cars in terms of speed, where do the Australian V8 Supercars rank? Faster than DTM? Somewhere between DTM and Japanese GT500 Supercars? I guess I'm just interested if we put all of these GT cars on a track how would they come out in terms of lap time speed. I'm guessing both the Japanese GT500 Supercars and the DTM cars would be faster than GTE but am thinking GTE might be slightly faster than Australian V8 Supercars or am I wrong?

DK
That sounds about right. At COTA they were 1sec faster than WC in qualifying, so maybe GT3ish in speed.
JHamilton is online now  
Quote
Reply

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Club 100 general chat Adie Kart Racing 29 3 Sep 2012 10:27
GP 2012 General chat (split from volunteering thread) Charlyw001 Marshals Forum 73 29 Oct 2011 08:13
[LM24] Chat Room - Le Mans & Sportscar Chat? Aysedasi 24 Heures du Mans 20 26 Mar 2002 12:43


All times are GMT. The time now is 18:07.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
Original Website Copyright © 1998-2003 Craig Antil. All Rights Reserved.
Ten-Tenths Motorsport Forums Copyright © 2004-2021 Royalridge Computing. All Rights Reserved.
Ten-Tenths Motorsport Forums Copyright © 2021-2022 Grant MacDonald. All Rights Reserved.